The US House of Representatives is expected to discuss a bill that would cancel $3.3 billion in security aid to Israel, according to a report. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will vote against the bill but will not pressure other Democrats to follow suit. The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie.
The US House of Representatives is expected to debate a bill that would cancel $3.3 billion in security aid to Israel, according to a report. The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will vote against the measure but will not pressure other Democrats to follow suit. The discussion surfaces amid ongoing congressional debates over US aid to Israel. As The Zioneer reported, Senator Bernie Sanders recently called for ending aid, and Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel would begin a process to end aid dependency.
- DevelopingTop Democrat Jeffries says he'll vote against Israel aid cut bill, won't pressure colleagues
- DevelopingBernie Sanders demands end to U.S. aid to Israel, shares Ben-Gvir tweet
- StrongNetanyahu: We'll start the process this year that will end US aid dependency
- DevelopingReport: Democrats seek to block defense budget until Israel discussion held
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